Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals. Breaking down its typical sections, this blog offers a step-by-step roadmap for how to craft a winning project proposal. The 990s are here.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certificate in Grant Writing. To succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals must practice and master critical skills to develop winning proposals. , join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 19, 2024

Many nonprofit professionals first interact with grants by helping write a grant proposal. If you’re tossed into a grant writing project with no guidance or training (just the task of securing crucial dollars for your mission), what should you do? What are your grant writing goals?

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Step 1: Understand the Grant Landscape and Process. Funding structures.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? How can generative AI help grantwriters? You are responsible for ensuring that the terms used in your writing are sensitive and appropriate. Will I be replaced by ChatGPT? Is it accurate? Is it up to date?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

April 2023 Level Up Your Leadership: How to Become the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow — April 4 Are leaders born, or is leadership something you can learn? However, team members often become resistant to or fearful of necessary changes — not because of the change itself — but because of how that change is handled. REGISTER NEW!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Candid’s training offerings provide detailed instruction to help you build skills in fundraising, grant writing, nonprofit management, and more, and they are designed to serve different levels of expertise. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 14, 2022

As a grant writing coach, sometimes I think that I have heard it all between my own personal experiences and the stories that my students relay to me. Sheleia, I need a grant writer; how can I guarantee they will win an award before I hire them?” Grant Writers Deserve Trust. What should I do?

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to look for grant opportunities for new nonprofits: Dear Charity Clairity, I am a new nonprofit and want to pursue a grant(s) to fund our mission. Any advice on where to look for grants that fit our mission or other funding sources?”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills. How can anyone stay above the fray if there is already a sense of defeat at the onset?

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. The truth is writing a compelling fundraising appeal can be tricky. I t’s not the same kind of writing as a brochure, annual report or grant proposal. I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Additionally, GuideStar is a helpful tool for post-graduation job hunting. You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. In other words, let’s look at the readiness to apply for grants and readiness to manage grant projects.

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Joe Garecht

JANUARY 10, 2022

One of the most common questions I get asked by organizations is how to find and win more grants. For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. Here they are, in no particular order: #1: Systemize Your Grant Fundraising Program.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. In this blog post, we’ll first explore why grants are important to nonprofits. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Grants can be a great way to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. In this blog post, we’ll first explore why grants are important to nonprofits. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Grants can be a great way to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

You should apply the KISS Principle to your nonprofit's writing. Whether you're writing a grant proposal, a direct appeal or website content, you want to write so your audience will understand.and be inspired to take action. How do you know? So, how do you do this? What grade level is your writing?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Traditional “elevator pitch” elements include: How you began; why you exist. How you’re distinct from others in your field. Not necessarily bad, particularly if you’re writing a grant proposal. You’ll be amazed at how these elements naturally fall into place — and come alive! Founded in 1850.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. To get the most out of your efforts, you need to know what you’re looking for and how to look for it.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

How writing skills can help generate more donations for a nonprofit organization Solid writing skills are necessary for growing donations for any nonprofit organization. Writing can support a nonprofit’s cause and help to generate more donations.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 21, 2015

Diane is an accomplished grant professional who's been providing provided grant counsel to nonprofit organizations of all sizes for over a decade. So naturally, when a reader asked about how to share his story in the budget section of his grant applications, I reached out to Diane! Leonard, GPC. by Diane H. Leonard, GPC.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. But time is always an issue. This piece has two purposes. 4 notable nonprofit trends 1.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started. The solution you’re proposing to address the problem – with your donor’s help.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

You’re vigilant about gathering this information through post-program surveys or via your website. Required documents: To obtain grants, you need proof of your nonprofit status or fiscal sponsor. Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Do you serve K-12 students?

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you are looking to build upon your fundraising prowess, elevate your digital marketing-driven donation game, or become an expert grant writer, check out these nonprofit books to help you achieve success in 2023. . Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results by Leah Kral.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Your nonprofit needs you working in your strengths , not setting up your newsletter in Mail Chimp or scheduling your next Facebook post. To determine if a nonprofit virtual assistant is right for you, try this exercise: Write down all the tasks you will need to do in the coming month. I felt that way, too, in the beginning.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 8, 2023

This means being open and honest about your organization’s financial situation and how donations will be used and getting in the habit of regularly communicating with donors to keep them informed about your work and the impact of their support. What nonprofit fundraising strategies are you using to keep your organization healthy?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2021

How to stage your virtual nonprofit site visit. Write a tightly crafted script—and rehearse it. Rehearse the script so you know how long it takes you to get through it. The visitor enjoyed seeing the services described in your marketing and fundraising materials. That means the format has changed considerably. .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Traditional vs. holistic It’s unclear how many nonprofit consultants and consulting firms are currently operating in the United States, but by a quick Google search it appears to be hundreds. There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

There are a variety of ways to raise private money including grant writing, special events, telethons, posting on social media, and others. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. My focus has been on teaching principles, strategies, and best practices on what to do.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2017

Grant writing is a great way to secure funding for your organization and has a multifaceted pathway to success. Finding the grants is half the battle, writing the grants is a whole other animal, and we’re not even going to start on reporting after the grant is awarded. How You Address That Need.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Albuquerque Community Foundation. The Ahmanson Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Diverse candidates are not applying for fundraising positions through the traditional channels, and the hiring officers don’t know where to post their job listings in order to attract them. . I’ve heard that to be a major gift officer you have to have access to people with money, be comfortable socializing with them, and speak their language.

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